Squire

<p> The adventure continues in book three of the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce. </p> <p>A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you.</p> <p>Being the first is the last thing they expect of you.</p> <p>Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the legendary female knight Alanna the Lioness, a hero straight out of story. But Kel is chosen instead by Lord Raoul, a leader of men and a strategist – an unexpected honour that shocks her enemies.</p> <p>Kel must hone her skills and discover what it takes to be part of the royal guard. Part of a team.</p> <p>With this change comes another: a new romance, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected challenges of balancing duty and love.</p> <p>All the while, Kel prepares for her biggest challenge: the infamous and terrifying Ordeal – the last challenge standing between her and knighthood.</p> <p>In a landmark quartet published years before it’s time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series that touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective – told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy adventure.</p> <p>‘I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce’s Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones’ – Washington Post</p>